based on 270 reviewsSanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone is a renowned religious and longevity culture attraction in China. Here, visitors can admire the natural beauty of mountains and sea, visit numerous Buddhist landmarks, explore the world-famous Nanshan Guanyin of the South Sea statue, experience spiritual purification through Buddhist culture, and enjoy the simple pleasures of returning to nature.
Discover the brilliance of Buddhist sculpture art
The Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone is dotted with magnificent Buddhist structures, featuring the awe-inspiring 108m-tall Nanshan Guanyin Statue of the South Sea. The Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall and Nanshan Temple also house exquisitely carved Buddhist statues in diverse forms.
Pray for blessings and seek peace
The timeless Chinese saying "May your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea, and your life as enduring as the Southern Mountains" reflects the profound connection between Nanshan and longevity culture, making it an ideal destination for blessings and well-wishes.
Recommended route: Gateway of the Non-Duality > Nanshan Temple > Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall > Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
The Gate of Non-Duality serves as the main entrance to the Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, symbolizing the great wisdom of Buddhism. Visitors typically enter the attraction through this gate. Approx. a few hundred m away is the starting station for the attraction's shuttle service. Popular attractions within the zone include Nanshan Temple and the Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall, while the must-see highlight at the far end is the majestic Nanshan Guanyin statue.

Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone: A 100m-tall Guanyin statue standing over the South China Sea
The 108m-tall statue of Guanyin stands above the blue waves of the South China Sea. This sacred statue is not only a landmark of Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, but also a pilgrimage site for many Buddhist devotees. The majestic Guanyin statue features three unified figures holding a pearl, a sutra case, and a lotus respectively, symbolizing compassion, wisdom, and peace. Visitors can admire it from various distances, take an elevator or climb stairs to reach the lotus pedestal, touch the Buddha's feet, and offer sincere prayers.

Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone: A magnificent grand temple
Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism ZoneThis grand Tang Dynasty-style temple is the largest of its kind in southern China, boasting majestic architecture and a solemn atmosphere. Its Golden Gate (the Great Buddha Hall),Tushita Inner CourtDon't miss the Nio Gate and other must-see spots. Free incense is provided for sincere prayers.

Thirty-three Guanyin Hall: Exquisitely crafted Guanyin statues
The Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall houses a magnificent collection of 33 incarnations of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, each with unique golden statues that are truly awe-inspiring. Visitors can also experience Buddhist culture firsthand by participating in complimentary scripture copying activities.
